Mask and Filter Alternative Technology Contest to Combat COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] To respond to the nationwide ongoing mask shortage caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the Seoul Institute of Technology announced on the 16th that it is accepting submissions for mask filter and alternative technology proposals.

This technology contest, conducted through crowdsourcing, consists of two tasks: ▲ Health mask filters that can replace MB filters ▲ Development of new concept masks or technologies that can replace the functions of existing masks. Anyone, including domestic and international general citizens, universities, research institutes, and private companies, can participate.

Domestic and international citizens, organizations, and companies wishing to participate can submit their proposals using the technology contest form on the 'New Technology Submission Center (http://seoul-tech.com)' by the specified deadline.

The contest will select winners through a three-stage evaluation process: first, a document review; second, a performance evaluation; and third, a presentation evaluation. If selected as an excellent innovative technology in the final evaluation, a prize of up to 100 million KRW per challenge will be awarded.

Ko In-seok, Director of the Seoul Institute of Technology, stated, "Through this technology contest, we hope to conduct demonstrations using mask technologies proposed by citizens, overcome the COVID-19 emergency situation as soon as possible, and restore stability to citizens' lives."

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